Questions answered by William Fulton Broemer

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Reason for denial of job application

William's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

In Texas, employers are not required to provide applicants with explanations of employment decisions. If you feel this employer discriminated...

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Do I have legal recourse?

William's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

Here's the good news: If you are qualified for, and are approved for, medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), your employer's...

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My employer has eliminated my job and has offered a severance but only if I agree not to seek employment with a competitor. Can

William's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

Severance agreements are contracts, and enforced as such. The terms of the agreement control. If you accept money or other benefits in exchange...

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I would like to offer equity to one of my excellent employees to retain them for the future.

William's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

My colleagues are correct. For a venture of this complexity, you need an attorney to help you with the necessary documents. Avvo.com has an...

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I am currently 8 months pregnant and my manager has demoted me and changed my hours, can she do this?

William's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

There are two Federal laws protecting pregnant women in the workplace. Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (“PDA”, 42 U.S.C. 2000e(k),...

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Do i need an attorney?

William's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

There are two Federal laws protecting pregnant women in the workplace. Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (“PDA”, 42 U.S.C. 2000e(k),...

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If an employee works more than 40 hours in a week and has overtime but takes off early one of those days, can he take vacation?

William's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

Overtime eligibility is based on hours actually worked during the designated work week. Company policy will dictate whether hours worked can be...

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If comp is telling everyone that gets injured at my job that our injury isn't work related and that it's due to degeneration,

William's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

You should consult an experienced workers' compensation attorney in your area. Allow him/her to provide assist you in obtaining independent...

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I HAD CALLED IN SICK TO MY JOB , SPOKE TO ASST. MANAGER. CAME TO WORK THE NEXT DAY VOMITED AND TOLD HER I WAS GOING HOME

William's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an employee has an employment contract, or is employed under a collective bargaining...

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Is it illegal to fire a full time employee (hired on) if they had doctor's orders that prevented them from working for 2 weeks?

William's answer | Answered on January 29, 2014

Here's the good news: If you are qualified for, and are approved for, medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), your employer's...

William Fulton Broemer's Answers (2681)

Reason for denial of job application

Do I have legal recourse?

My employer has eliminated my job and has offered a severance but only if I agree not to seek employment with a competitor. Can

I would like to offer equity to one of my excellent employees to retain them for the future.

I am currently 8 months pregnant and my manager has demoted me and changed my hours, can she do this?

Do i need an attorney?

If an employee works more than 40 hours in a week and has overtime but takes off early one of those days, can he take vacation?

If comp is telling everyone that gets injured at my job that our injury isn't work related and that it's due to degeneration,

I HAD CALLED IN SICK TO MY JOB , SPOKE TO ASST. MANAGER. CAME TO WORK THE NEXT DAY VOMITED AND TOLD HER I WAS GOING HOME

Is it illegal to fire a full time employee (hired on) if they had doctor's orders that prevented them from working for 2 weeks?